Reply from Allen HomeApr 2, 2026
Hi Edna,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience, but we would like to clarify a few important points for transparency.
At no point have we advertised, referenced, or claimed any association with Pottery Barn on our website, product listings, or in any communication. The rug design in question is a generic pattern widely available across multiple retailers, and is not exclusive to any single brand.
It is also important to highlight:
The 12 x 15 size you purchased is not offered by Pottery Barn for this design, clearly indicating it is a different product.
Additionally, Pottery Barn does not offer this design in a rust color, so it is unclear how a direct comparison was made with their sample.
We have never stated or implied that our rug is the same as or equivalent to Pottery Barn’s rug. Any such assumption was not based on any representation made by us.
Regarding your expectation:
Purchasing a sample from another retailer and expecting an exact match from a different seller—especially when the size and color are not even offered by that retailer—is not something we can guarantee or control.
Regarding the return:
The 12 x 15 rug is classified as a custom size, and as clearly stated in our policy, custom and oversized rugs are non-returnable.
This policy is clearly displayed on our website prior to purchase.
As for reviews, we do not remove genuine customer feedback. Reviews may sometimes be filtered based on platform guidelines, but we do not selectively hide reviews.
We stand by the accuracy of our listings and policies, and we remain open to reviewing any valid concerns if there is a genuine mismatch between the product received and what is shown on our website.
— Allen Home Rugs Team